A-4 Skyhawk vs F-5 Freedom Fighter
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A-4 Skyhawk |
F-5 Freedom Fighter |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Northrop |
| First flight |
22 June 1954 |
30 July 1959 |
| Year introduced |
1956 |
1965 |
| Number produced |
2960 units |
1204 units |
| Average unit price |
$2 million |
$2 million |
| Wing area |
24.2 m² |
17.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
8.4 m |
8.1 m |
| Height |
4.6 m |
4.1 m |
| Length |
12.2 m |
14.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
1077 km/h |
1700 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,867 km |
891 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,880 m |
15,789 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
11,136 kg |
11,187 kg |
| Empty weight |
4,750 kg |
4,349 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 4,100 kgf
|
2 x 3,176 kgf
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Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 623 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 1,867 km compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the A-4 Skyhawk at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 9 years before the F-5 Freedom Fighter which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 1,204 units of the F-5 Freedom Fighter.
